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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Piece" by the artist unknown. The image shows a square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of 36 squares arranged in six rows and columns. The squares alternate between two designs on dark blue and beige backgrounds. The dark blue squares contain a beige floral design. The beige squares contain a circular design with blue and brown details, resembling a flower or mandala. The fabric has a beige border around it. The image is likely a photograph of a textile, possibly a carpet or rug.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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